Archive · 1 Jul 2025
John Cena Turns Heel, Faces Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam 2025
John Cena, a long-time hero in WWE, has become a villain by attacking Cody Rhodes.
This happened at the Elimination Chamber event.
Some fans like this change, but a former WWE writer, Vince Russo, dislikes it, calling it poorly planned.
Cena will fight Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam 2025 for the title.
Cody earned his title shot by winning the King of the Ring tournament.
Cena's heel turn has brought a new twist to the WWE storyline.
John Cena turned heel at Elimination Chamber 2025, attacking Cody Rhodes.
Former WWE writer Vince Russo criticized Cena's heel turn, calling it "trash".
Cena and The Rock have not shared the ring since Elimination Chamber.
Cena will face Cody Rhodes in the main event of SummerSlam 2025.
Cody Rhodes earned his title opportunity by winning the King of the Ring.
- Who
- John Cena, Cody Rhodes, and Vince Russo
- What
- John Cena turned heel and will fight Cody Rhodes.
- When
- Cena turned heel at Elimination Chamber 2025.
- Where
- Elimination Chamber and SummerSlam
- Why
- The reason behind the heel turn is questioned, and a match is set up for SummerSlam.
Fan View
Former WWE Writer View
Cena's Heel Turn
Fan View
Positive about Cena's new persona.
Former WWE Writer View
Negative, calling it "trash".
- Event
- Elimination Chamber 2025
- Match
- Cena vs. Rhodes at SummerSlam 2025
- Cody Rhodes Title Opportunity
- Won King of the Ring
- Former Writer's Opinion
- Vince Russo called Cena's heel turn "trash"